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ken69

Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 316
Location: Norfolk

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 07 4:05 pm Post subject:
Wow some research that Dougal. Two layers of glass, Keith does reduce growing conditions in a greenhouse, so also perhaps with solar drying. On the other hand equipment would be pre-warmed. If DIY you will probably finish up using a Mk !! version anyway.

keithatbeaugut

Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 16
Location: Puy-De-D�me, Auvergne, France

Posted: Sun Oct 21, 07 2:02 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking that if I make it to a sufficiently high quality I shall be able to experiment and explore options.

That's the plan anyway.

According to my neighbour, who has lived next door for nearly three decades, a hot summer reaches 40C with, because of the proximity of the volcano chain, a good number of thunderstorms; and a cold winter reaches -20C.

Our experience so far was (last year) max 33C, min -12C. This alleged summer is nothing to judge by - I hope!

ken69

Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 316
Location: Norfolk

Posted: Mon Oct 22, 07 8:09 am Post subject:

I would make a prototype version incorporating all the essential features such has heat, space and ventilation, then experiment from there.
Once you know it works, and that you yourself are happy with the manual side of loading and tending and unloading and so on, then make a de luxe version.
Never used one, but it could be that you have to hang about so as not to overdry. Can the stuff be dried in one day, would you need to insulate at night. ??

keithatbeaugut

Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 16
Location: Puy-De-D�me, Auvergne, France

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 07 3:38 pm Post subject:
You make a good point Ken, and your questions are valid. I really shan't know until the book arrives - hopefully that will be quite soon. In fact I shall check with Amazon now! Keith

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